Melatonin Prescribing at ABBEYWELL SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
868
Total Quantity
50.6K
NHS Cost
£19.6K
vs National Avg
+161%
ABBEYWELL SURGERY prescribed 868 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,616 to the NHS. This is 161% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 868 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,576 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,616 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +161% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 868 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +161% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.